If you're looking after someone or have recently been diagnosed with dementia and need support or advice now, there are organisations and charities you can contact for help.
Alzheimer's Society
Information, support and advice for anyone affected by any type of dementia.
- Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
- Helpline: 0333 150 3456
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support services
Dementia UK
Support helpline for people affected by dementia
- Website: www.dementiauk.org
- Helpline: 0800 888 6678 - calls free of charge
- Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
- Dementia UK: information and support
Age UK
Help and support for people ling with dementia
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/dementia/
NHS
help and support for people living with dementia
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/care-and-support/help-and-support/
Essex Dementia Care:
help countless people with dementia to maintain an active and social lifestyle.
https://www.essexdementiacare.org.uk/
Essex County Council:
Adult social care and health website includes social care help, advice on disabilities and health conditions, Blue Badge, paying for care and support for carers